Death Follows Runaway Accident In South Moline
Mrs. Groth died from internal injuries three weeks after a buggy run in South Moline September 24 1909. She dislocated a knee when the horse bolted, her daughter escaped. Survivors include husband John Groth six children siblings and four grandchildren. Funeral planned from their home with Rev P S Andrewartha officiating. A separate note mentions local residents and events including church visits and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Groth
Bowlesbury Chapel
Fifteenth Street
Eighth Avenue
Lillie M. Newton
Emil Groth
Nora Groth
South Moline Township
Emma
Walter
Jessie
Frank
Henry
Herbert Newton
South Moline
Local Move-Ins and Social Calls Across Moline and Rock Island
David Cook and family occupy the Peter Wildermuth property after moving from prior residence. Station agent Mr Henle travels to Centerville Iowa to visit his sister, Mrs Carrie Frickerson, whom he hasn’t seen in twenty years. Carl Cook joins the YMCA junior class in Moline as Mrs Thomas visits Mo line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
David Cook
Peter Wildermuth
Henle
Centerville
Carrie Frickerson
Heniine
Carl
Y M.C. A
Moline
C. Thomas
Michael Hermes
Irene Edelman
Polly of
Jesse Tyler
Rapids City
Tyler
Miss Coleman
B. CG. Henline
Three Cities
Mystic Werrkei
George Csekee
Mone
Molic Vo
H. Carlson
McGinnis
Sar
A. Johnson
George Thirfae
M. Hermes
John “Glaus
Charley Miav
Mary Edelman
Willian
John Johnson
Priie
Public School
Seared
Future of Illinois Bright Says Deneen
Governor Deneen asserts Illinois prospers as it studies natural resources and expands waterways. He cites the Chicago drainage and ship canal project from Lockport to Utica, funded by a twenty million dollar appropriation, and predicts Chicago becoming a great interior emporium with expanded lake to Mississippi navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deneen
Munsey’s
Illinois
Chicago Drainage and Ship Canal
Lockport
Utica
Lakes
Union of Lake and Mississippi Navigation
Chicago
Marriage Licenses Listed From Multiple Towns
William R Thompson of Marshalltown and Mayme My Moore of Port Byron Henry Nelson and Bessie Blagdon Alexis Robert R York and Vera Brynar both of Moline Elmer Johnson Coal Valley and Jennie M Hollins Colona Charles Bell and Daisy Coulter Muscatine John Barritt Sentinel and Arline F Johnson Moline Vere Woodward Port Byron and Hallia Gale Cordova Fred Brokseick Davenport and Beatrice Cobb Rock Island William Livingston and Sarah Schultz both of Moline
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Thompson
Marshalltown
Mayme My Moore
Port Byron
Henry Nelson
Bessie Blagdon
Alexis
Robert R. York
Vera Brynar
Moline
Elmer Johnson
Coal Valley
Jennie M. Hollins
Colona
Charles Bell
Daisy Coulter
Muscatine
John Barritt
Sentinel
Arline F Johnson
Vere Woodward
Hallia Gale
Cordova
Fred Brokseick
Davenport
Beatrice Lucinda Cobb
Rock Island
Wiliam Livingston
Sarah Schultz
Unclaimed Letters at Moline Post Office Week Ended Feb 24 1910
List of individuals with unclaimed letters at the Moline post office for the week ending February 24 1910 includes Mrs W Burnett Miss Dolly Borudeau Sam Burdeau Victor Bell Charley Childs C B Dubal Mrs Lila Davis Ollie Forbes Al Giovanni Mrs Retta Garrett Miz Corspiliian Lewis is Frank ya The note shows scattered names and spellings from the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Burnett
Borudeau
Dolly Burdeau
Sam
Ward Captains Named to Distribute Local Option Literature
Executive committee of the local option league women’s auxiliary appointed ward captains to distribute pamphlets. First ward is Mrs. C J Rundberg, second ward Mrs C H Godelin, etc. Meeting set for Saturday to prepare literature for four to five weeks of circulation.
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Option League
YMCA
C. J Rundberg
C H Godelin
W M_ Story
James Donahoo
Dilworth
Frank Roberts
Mrae David Holmgren
Margaret Ziegler
Clarence White
Magele Mclay
E L. Cox
Estelle G. Norman
J Fred Huntoon
W M Story
Ed Cowley
First Congregational Church
Revival and social notes from Zuma and Rose Hill
Revival meetings continue at Rose Hill Ray Mr Keer closes Souehin apt VER meeting. Zuma Methodist held all day Feb 17 with Mrs D W Mumma. 26 attended. Chicken-pie supper planned at the church. Attendees include Mrs Jessie Brown and others. local visits noted. Chicken pox cases among Osborn children. box social postponed. Funeral for Joshua Dillon at Hilledale. Maids club to perform Joslin show. Various visits and travel notes among Zuma residents and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zuma
Rose Hill
Ray
Keer
Souehin-' Apt
Old Society of
John Brown
Almira Donahoo
Charles Walthers
Moline
Rock Island
Harry Cook
Minnie Wainwright
D. W Muma
Frank Shafer
Wiliam Parker
Watertown
Gerwood
Davenport
Clyde Wake
Osborn
Ben Osborn
George Wainwright
Joshua Dillon
Hilledale
Nora Filbart
Chlewhater
Rose Hillcwill-appes
Joslin
Tom
Pendick
Waller
Port Byron
Alva. Bear
Yealia
Alofi
Walter Wainwright
Frank Wake
Eer
Tulle
Dow
Bete Ee Ia
Savage
Costs to Be the Candidate Circuit Court Judge Condemns Primary Law
Emery C. Graves of Geneseo opposed the primary law in an address before the Henry County Swedish American Republican clubs at Cambridge Tuesday evening. He argued the plan biases toward the rich and costly for campaigns, citing 23 000 Republicans in the district and $460 in postage for a voter letter, plus stationery costs. He criticized metropolitan press for focusing on crime details and claimed the primary system benefits the trust and the wealthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Emery C. Graves
Geneseo
Henry County
Cambridge
Graves
FAIRBANKS TO START FOR LONDON MONDAY
Paris reports Charley W Fairbanks will stay in the city and depart for London Monday. He expresses regret over publicity tied to an Rome Vatican audience, noting Americans should not forgo honoring institutions doing good, despite the Vatican's request to cancel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Vatican
Charley W Fairbanks
London
Rome
Fairbanks
Local Notes From Carbon Cliff Area
Carbon Chiff notes report Mrs Redur hospitalized in Moline City Thursday. Mrs John Williams’ daughter ill. Mrs Kidnan hosting anniversary for son Frank. Mr Carlson sold all stock and farm implements. De Porter plans move to Murphy farm. Fred Meske visited Sunday. coal contract awarded to Schadt and Stochr. Dr Arp and Dr Johnson visited Frary. Walter Mitton plans Chicago care. Naubauer at West Liberty visit. Mrs Holland visited Milan. Frank Hennegan from Seattle visiting. Otto Weitz works as stenographer at New Shops.
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Carbon Chiff
Redur
Frary
Moine City Hospital
John Williams
Johnson
East Moline
Kidnan
Sunuuy
Frank
Stipp
Downing, Mo
Harley Stipp
Carlson
de Porter
Bowlesbury
Murphy Farm
Fred Meske
Wyoming
Ml. Schadt & Stochr
DRI and
Arp
Moline
Washburn Hennegan and
Kennedy
Seattle
Wawh
Otto Weitz
Stenografis
Hént
Fleming and Fleming sell Fifth Ave property in Rock Island
Mrs Fannie Fleming and Ianquishes transfer ownership of the two story brick building on the north side of Fifth avenue between 23rd and 24th streets, east of C Coyne drug store. R W Woodburn and J W Simonson of Port Byron act in the deal with a $900 cash consideration plus transfer of residence property in Edgewood Park, Rock Island. The property fronts about 24 feet and is valued at $375 per front foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Fleming
Twenty-fourth
C Coyne
R W Woodburn
J W Simonson
Port Byron
Edgewood Park
Rock Island
Messrs Woodburn
Simonson
Flata
Hogs and Chickens Rise in Buffalo Meat Prices
Buffalo NY February 24 hogs and chickens push higher with live hogs at 9.57 to 10.05 per hundredweight and spring chickens at 17 cents per pound while fowls reach high prices. The ten dollar hog remains a benchmark as weights vary today.
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Chicago
Buffalo
Hillsdale Social Notes featuring visitors and barn fire
Evelyn Opdyck spent Sunday at her home after attending school in Rock Island since New Year’s. David Scott of Watertown visited his daughter Mia Passmore. Leonard Ashdown won the diamond ring at a medicine show last week. A barn fire destroyed a barn belonging to Henry Hutton, with six horses and five cattle, hay and machinery burned. Eve Mercer of Free attended Hillsdale visitors, W H Whiteside of Joslyn and Col Markee were in Hillsdale, and many residents were out for visits, shopping, and church events.
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Hillsdale
Evelyn Opdyck
Rock Island
David Scott
Watertown
Mia Passmore
Leonard Ashdown
XY Om Martin
Westy Hanna
Alsin
Chicago
Howe
Henry Huttoo
Hutton
Eve Mercer
Free
W H Whiteside
Joslyn
Col Markee
Clara Sellner
Prophetstown
Clapper
Mra
Ole Han Bod
Hook Island
United Bruthren
Journ Phardt
W . Camp
Moline Sunda
Methodist
Cr. Markee
Henry Hueton
Williams
Weie
Eugene Hake
Wiles George
John Walstrand
Hadboli
Smulley
North Moenda
Hle
Cambus
Wert Drenet
North Dakota
Ivan
Inaan
Shah
Theabla
Hearing for Dr Hyde Continued to March 4
Kansas City Feb 24 The preliminary hearing of Dr Hyde charged with the murder of Colonel Swope is continued to March 4 under an agreement of attorneys. Hyde's bond of 50000 has been retained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Hyde
Hyde
Kansasity
Swope
Knights of Columbus reach 260000 with 1410 councils
The Knights of Columbus formed in New Haven by Father McGivney in 1882 now reports about 250000 members in 1410 subordinate councils. The order supports Catholic charities, fraternal life, and seeks to aid members in need, expanding from the U S to Canada and Latin America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
New Haven
Conn
Father McGivrey
Ish
Patrick Lawlor Matthews Oconnor
Gernedius Soo
Dehn
Kerringan
Jaivees
Lo Mullen
Keanie Colwell William
Geary Thomas M Carroll
Bartholomew Healy
Michael Curran
Knights of Coltumbus
United States
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Panama
Central America
Canada
Ander Ate
Cts
Rena
Kentucky tobacco law deemed unconstitutional by appeals court
The court of appeals ruled that the pooled tobacco sale law is unconstitutional and ordered the lower court to proceed accordingly. The decision affects the fate of the pooled tobacco issue and related indictments mentioned in the fragment.
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Kentucky
Telegraphic Markets Hogs and Cattle Report
Market report by H J Toher & Co. notes hog receipts around 20 000 with a strong opening and steady close. Light hogs quoted 820 to 953, heavy 820.62, mixed 920 to 905, rough 925 to 940. Cattle receipts indicate steady opening and close. Sheep receipts about 19 000 with a strong opening and close. Brokers based at 109 Main Street Davenport Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H J Toher & Co
Main Street
Davenport
Iowa
Refined Sugar Prices Rise Ten Cents Per Hundred
New York reports all grades of refined sugar up ten cents per hundred pounds today. Taft and party arrived from Washington in the latest dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Taft
Neweest
Poison and debt scheme ends in attempted suicide
A 25 year old son of Mr and Mrs Giles forged his mother’s name to obtain $84 from two lenders. After discovery he ingested large quantities of poison to end his life while his mother attempted to adjust losses. A confederate aided a final loan attempt before the boy collapsed. he survived with medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ata
Snip Giles
Pweneys
Ninth Street
Chat Ho
Beta
Ose Cape
Giles
Mich
Comepany
Kllis
Cordova Chronicle Notes of Local Events and Incidents
Cordova reports Feb events including a death and family notices, a wedding party at North Dakota bound, local thefts and break ins, a store robbery with minor cash and goods stolen, and a fire damaging a hut and possessions. A surprise party for Mrs Wert Drenet features a large feast and fortunes told by widows and single women.
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